3D Molecule Viewer
Visualize chemistry molecules in interactive 3D. Rotate, zoom, and explore molecular structures. Choose from common molecules or enter your own. Perfect for chemistry students and educators.
- No data sent to server
- Visualization rendered locally
- Works completely offline
- No login or signup needed
How It Works
Select a molecule from the preset list (water, carbon dioxide, caffeine, aspirin, glucose, etc.) or enter a molecular formula. The tool renders the 3D structure using 3Dmol.js library with accurate atomic positions and bonds. Rotate the molecule by dragging with your mouse, zoom with the scroll wheel, and switch between different visualization styles (ball-and-stick, space-filling, wireframe). Atoms are color-coded by element (carbon=gray, oxygen=red, nitrogen=blue, hydrogen=white). Perfect for learning chemistry, understanding molecular geometry, and exploring chemical structures. All visualization happens in your browser using WebGL.
Frequently Asked Questions
What molecules can I view?
The tool includes common molecules like H2O (water), CO2, caffeine, aspirin, glucose, ethanol, and many more. You can also enter molecular formulas.
How do I rotate the molecule?
Click and drag with your mouse to rotate the molecule in 3D. Scroll wheel to zoom in and out.
What are the different visualization styles?
Ball-and-stick shows atoms as spheres connected by bonds. Space-filling shows van der Waals radii. Wireframe shows just the bonds.
What do the colors mean?
Atoms are colored by element: Carbon (gray), Oxygen (red), Nitrogen (blue), Hydrogen (white), Sulfur (yellow), etc.
Can I use this for education?
Absolutely! The tool is perfect for chemistry classes, homework, and learning molecular structures.